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An Oak Grove man was seriously injured today in a two-vehicle crash in Morehouse Parish.

Troop F Troopers responded to the crash on US 425 at Broadnax Rd. today at about 11:41 am. The investigation revealed that a 2007 Saturn Vue was traveling west on Broadnax Rd and stopped at the intersection with US 425. A 2010 Chevrolet truck was traveling south on US 425 approaching the intersection with Broadnax Rd when the driver of the Saturn drove into the path of the truck. The Chevrolet truck struck the Saturn on the passenger side and both vehicles came to rest off the roadway in a field.

The driver of the Saturn, identified as 29-year-old Christopher Mercer from Oak Grove was transported to Richardson Medical Center and later air-lifted to University Medical Center in Jackson with life-threatening injuries. Mercer was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor, but routine toxicology tests are pending.

The driver of the Chevrolet, identified as 61-year-old William Bolton from Monroe, was not injured in the crash. Bolton was wearing his seat belt.

The crash is still under investigation. No citations have been issued at this time.

While not all crashes are survivable, your best chance of limiting injury and/or death in any crash is to properly wear your seat belt. Always ensure that every passenger is buckled-up and children are properly restrained in an age and size appropriate child restraint.

Contact Information:
TFC Mark Dennis
Public Information Officer
Louisiana State Police – Troop F
Office: (318) 345-2810
Mark.Dennis@dps.la.gov
www.LSP.org